US Bridges

County Road 17 over Lowell Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.8 MI NW of Evans Mills · Structure no. 000000003339100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Lowell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 17 over Lowell Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesLowell Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Evans Mills
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11973, -75.86461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Lowell Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Lowell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Lowell Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Lowell Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Lowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.